Re-Drafting The Absolutely Stacked 2009 NBA Draft

30. Jordan Hill - Cleveland Cavaliers

High energy and solid rebounding has kept Jordan Hill in the league for a number of years, but he seems to be fizzling out after a disappointing season with the T’Wolves. The best part of his career came during his time with the Lakers, averaging career highs of 12.0 points and 7.9 rebounds in 2015.

29. Chase Budinger - Los Angeles Lakers

A teammate of Hill’s at Arizona, Budinger once had a bright looking future as an NBA role player. His lack of offensive versatility was ultimately his downfall, with his lone claim to fame being a second place finish in the 2012 Slam Dunk Contest. Maybe it could have been different had he been drafted to a team with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol?

28. Dante Cunningham - Minnesota Timberwolves

Cunningham continues to find work around the league due to his ferocious defense and ability to play both forward spots. He’s a springy athlete that’s good for a couple of highlight reel blocks every year.

27. Aron Baynes - Memphis Grizzlies

The Spurs used Baynes in spot minutes for a number of years, and Detroit saw enough of the Washington State product to ink him for a 3-year/$20 million deal in the 2015 offseason. He’s now playing solid backup minutes for the Pistons, and would fit in perfectly with the Grizzlies' bruising play style.

26. Marcus Thornton - Chicago Bulls

Thornton splashed onto the scene in his rookie year out of LSU, putting up big scoring totals in limited minutes. Teams began to figure out the one-dimensional gunner's play style, but he’s still finding ways to contribute in a backup role with the Wizards.
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